Joined on 12/23/06
Great Case- A++
Pros: This is a very high quality case. You can tell from the minute you start unboxing it. Lian Li has made a winner here for the price. The case is roomy, has no sharp edges, looks great, includes USB 3.0, and has a side window panel. Lian li puts protective covers on some parts such as the side window to prevent scratching during shipping. The toolless design works great. The hard drive cage is high quality and easy to use. I love the air flow in the case. It also gives you the option to put a large 2 fan radiator on top if you buy Lian Li's optional accessory. There is plenty of room for the largest of video cards. I'm using an EVGA 780 GTX. There is also adequate cable management behind the motherboard. Access to clean out the fan filters in front is very easy and well designed.
Cons: I don't have any cons. The only suggestions I could make would be for Lian Li to include a 5.25 to 3.5 adaptor in front since I put a card reader in all my PC's. I also prefer the plastic power button Lian Li puts on some of their cases over this one which has a "springy" feel to it. This power button is Lian Li's older version.
Overall Review: I have assembled many computers, and Lian Li is my case of choice. This case just looks great, functions well, and is of high quality. Lian Li has done a great job of continuously improving their cases over the years by learning from mistakes and listening to user feedback.
Disappointing
Pros: Many buttons, Radio controls on throttle nice feature
Cons: I was very disappointed with this joystick. My main complaint with the product is that the base of the joystick is very small and light while even with the tension on the joystick set to its lowest setting, the tension needed to turn the stick is high. What this means is that the joystick is top heavy and you have to use one hand to hold down the base of the joystick while using it and turning/twisting it. If you have both hands holding the joystick, you can't be using the throttle at the same time. I also found the springs/tension in the joystick to be way too much(even at the lowest setting) and the tension would let go at random times making this stick very unrealistic to use. Mine came with absolutely no paper instructions-- you must print from included cd.
Overall Review: I feel that Saitek put too much time into all the bells and whistles of this product and did not worry about basic flight control. I love all the extra features and buttons, but if I have to struggle with it with basic flight control, I won't use it. It's great if you don't like flying and use autopilot all the time.
Good Monitor
Pros: This monitor is very stylish and thin. The screen is glossy and it has a beautiful picture. It is 120Hz which i did notice in games and performance.
Cons: The monitor stand is not adjustable for height. The actual screen sits 5 inches high off of where its sitting. Because of this for me, the monitor was up too high. My desk uses a monitor stand, and because of the height, my viewing angles were poor. I noticed the screen was dark because of my poor viewing angle. It also does have a power brick.
Overall Review: I knew this before buying, but the monitor does not adjust for height. I returned this. Check your setup before buying this. It is a wonderful monitor if you get it setup well. I went for the BenQ and am very happy with that.
Fun RC Helicopter
Pros: Its fun when it works. I'm not complaining about the quality of this toy because the price was dirt cheap. You get what you pay for.
Cons: My toy came with a bad battery. These heli's have extremely fragile batteries. You must not overcharge them for more than an hour, and you should always let the battery cool down for 15 mins after charging and after flying. The manual for the toy is written in English, but its horrible. I think the manual was written in Chinese, and then some computer program translated it to English. Could they not get anyone to proof-read it who speaks English??
Overall Review: If you buy 2 of these, you might have enough working parts to get one up and flying. When you do though, its a ton of fun. I'd recommend getting the new Syma 107-C if you're in the market for one of these. It flies better and has a camera onboard.
Great Card
Pros: Great card. Runs everything I throw at it. Uses less power and stays cooler than my GTX 580.
Cons: Price and availability. I had to wait quite awhile before I could find one. Doesn't come with a free game??? I'm trying to think of cons but its hard.
Overall Review: If you have the coin and love PC gaming, you will not be disappointed in this card. EVGA products are the best.
Good cable
Pros: It works as described and the round cable makes it bend easily. I've had no problem with loose connections.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: Recommended